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tame vs tone down

tone down vs tame

tame is an adjective but tone down is not an adjective.

tame and tone down both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tame No Yes Yes No
tone down No No Yes No
As verbs, tame and tone down are synonyms defined as:
  • tame and tone down: make less strong or intense; soften
Other synonyms of tame include moderate.
tame (adjective) tone down (adjective)
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
very restrained or quiet
very docile
flat and uninspiring
tame (verb) tone down (verb)
correct by punishment or discipline make less strong or intense; soften
adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans
overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable
make less strong or intense; soften
Difference between tame and tone down

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